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Bloomingdale Avenue School Visit
Sometimes I get so engrossed in my visit and spend lots of time talking to kids and staff, that the day is over before you know it. Unfortunately, when that happens, I don't get to walk around much and take pictures. Although I have no pictures of
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Chelsea Heights Rocks
Thanks to all the kids and teachers who made my visit to Chelsea Heights School in Atlantic City, NJ so special. I grew up not too far away and some of my high school friends lived in Chelsea Heights. Walking into the school, you get a real sense of family. Want proof?
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The Most Awesome Field Trip in History!
For years, Matthew's class has gone on field trips to farms. Exciting in preschool and kindergarten. Fourth grade? Not so much. Nothing against farms, but he's sick of farm field trips. Six years in a row. Even if fourth grade, the annual "cool" trip was replaced to a trip to a living history farm. This year? He goes to the Doris Duke Estate ( Read more... ) -
What Would Tasha Tudor Think?
I remember the first time I fell in love with the beauty of a book. My grandmother gave me this lovely book:
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Finding Reading Time
Two weeks ago, after reading another fabo review of When You Reach Me, I finally reserved my copy at the library. There were three holds. I got my copy on Sunday. On Monday, we all know what happened! I haven't read it yet because I really want to do it all in one shot. So, I'm waiting until I have a larger chunk of time. Maybe Monday? In the ( Read more... ) -
PSA: Writing Opportunity
I know some of you have mentioned wanting to become a guide on About.Com. Recently, they added another option: contributing writers. This position doesn't require maintaining your own site. The competition is tough but it's worth taking a peek to see if your area of expertise is listed.
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